200
This course will provide lessons in advanced topics relevant to supply chain management. The student will learn to evaluate the process constraints and choices within global logistics to establish a plan linked to overall strategy. In addition, the student will understand natural dynamics within the supply chain to optimize performance and profitability, and the student will acquire basic concepts to align distribution and transportation options with supply chain strategy.
3
This course will provide an introduction to physical distribution/logistics as practiced in today's business environment. A student will acquire the basic concepts of physical distribution essential to the analysis of related business problems. In addition, the student will gain an appreciation of the role of logistics in the enterprise and its relationship to other value added/functional areas.
3
This course will cover the importance of supply chain sustainability, ass well as the necessary ethical practices that must be exhibited in the industry. The concepts of energy consumption, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation will be thoroughly covered along with the benefits and challenges of "'going green" in the industry. Ethical principles affecting "going green" as well as company relationships, honesty and respect are discussed.
3
This course will provide students with the ability to understand and address both long-term opportunities and uncertainties when designing and managing global supply chains. The opportunities and risks associated with globalization along with strategies to deal with both elements will also be thoroughly covered.
3
This course covers the critical role that warehousing plays in satisfying the customer requirements for the timely delivery of goods. Students will learn the importance of the warehouse when the production and consumption of goods do not coincide.
3